28 Grams of COKE A Day & Ibiza Nightclubs: DJ Brandon Block & Danny Gould

[@DodgeWoodall]

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[@williamdafoe1246]

I have to say after all these years and the amount of parties that Brandon has put himself through how good his memory is, and Danny still is a legend, I worked at Es Paradise back in 2000 when I was 16 starting as a poster boy and meeting Danny for the first time over the road at the cafe and feeling such warmth and comfort from him. I have many great memories from you guys.

[@121mcvUK]

Some tunes transcend time, capturing a fleeting yet profound moment in history. Trance music in the 90s was more than just a genre; it was a collective experience, an ethereal journey that bound people together through sound. The beats were hypnotic, the melodies enchanting, and the atmosphere electric. It was a time when we could gather, united by the rhythm, and feel the energy pulse through us as one. The sense of connection was tangible, as if the music itself carried an unspoken understanding, a shared emotion that words could never fully capture. That era wasn’t just about the music; it was about the feeling, the moment, and the magic of losing yourself in the sound, only to find yourself amidst a sea of kindred souls.

[@layersoftheonion8168]

Trance was my favourite by far 😉

[@thesatisfiedcustomer4869]

One of the best podcasts ever. Was glued to it. I didnt miss a word of it. Dont't think I've seen Brandon since seeing him DJ in the 90's. Pleased to see he is still going strong. Hats off lads. Brought back so many memories of the 90s this did. Brilliant. More of this Dodge pls 🙏

[@trigger4616]

Can relate to Brandon and Danny in so many ways regarding Addiction and the club scene ...my Addiction ended in heroin and crack cocaine habits, after going through the complete menu alcohol glue gas acid speed ecstacy and cocaine before ending up on the NASTY ... I been clean and sober for 9 years now and have never looked back ...enjoyed this podcast keep up the good work

[@robwood8331]

Well done brother 👏

[@dd4778ryd]

well done mate 👊👏💪

[@trigger4616]

@@robwood8331 thank you mate

[@trigger4616]

@@dd4778ryd thank you mate

[@Strafuzz]

Big up 👊🏾

[@ericburke2326]

I lived in Madrid Spain in 1995-97. Fantastic clubs, and visionary producers. I made my pilgrimage to Ibiza in 1996. Rented a Vespa and had access to the island! Incredible experience! Thanks for sharing guys, brought me right back.

[@danieloconnor3461]

Im 48 years old first started going illegal raves 92,loved going Dreamscape,Helter Skelter,Groove Rider DJ Dougal out our nuts on pills,i played profffesional football became a Heroin and Crack addict,in Recovery now12 step meetings,but my best times was the Raves and Es never ever thought i would become an addict,so happy i have a Solution now been in the rooms a lot of years, brilliant podcast,big up Dan from Essex

[@robwood8331]

Nice one Dan dn I remember all the old school jungle and raves I'm catching you up mate I'm 45 ...46 this year. Well done on your recovery 👏

[@dd4778ryd]

great to see the fellowship is every where

[@jessewrites17792]

Hi from thurrock.

[@mister_M.]

Essex x

[@magsman448]

Snap! So, so many gone down the same road, many not making it this far. The 90s were something special, happy I was there to experience it!!

[@FOGDaheee]

Went to Ibiza in June 1996, still got all the flyers from back then, bought a nice frame and they are on my bedroom wall. What a holiday that was, Es Paradis nearly every night for 2 weeks.

[@sixaxles]

Fantastic! I’ve just turned 47 and it was brilliant to hear other stories of “normal” behaviour 🎉 …… the crackle ❤ - goosebumps right there!

[@scottallan1441]

The best podcast ive seen . I was glued to the screen. I could've watched another hour and a half of these 2 legends .

[@LandscapesDronescapes]

Brilliant. Loved this. As someone 11 years clean and sober myself these guys are an example of how you really do live your best life sober. Great work Dodge ;)

[@layersoftheonion8168]

💪❤️

[@jjdebruyne]

I absolutely loved this. One of your best. Well done. Would love to hear from more old school DJ’s etc

[@matthewsmith6051]

I remember going to see Blocko in Southampton back in the day and he was so out of it he managed about three records and couldn't continue. It's a real shame. With his personality he could have become one of the biggest names in the business, but is remembered more for his partying than his accomplishments in music. That being said, he's found his feet helping people in need, so all power to him.

[@dc110770]

Laugh out loud funny in places, great interview! Clockwork Orange at Camden Palace in the mid 90’s. Went pretty much every clockwork event for 4 years. Legendary nights!

[@jayfernando506]

Just listened to this. I lived with Danny in the summer of 92 in ibiza. we had memories that I will have for the rest of my life. Space sunday was a must.

[@gavin4313]

God I absolutely loved that! What a fantastic interview 👏 genuinely could listen to you lads rattle on about your history's for another 1.5 hours 😂 loved it! 🙌

[@barneyrichardson4676]

The talks about addiction are spot on. If you make it to the point of enough is enough, having just about survived, you kind of just know that's the turning point and you work on stopping. With me it was 12 years ago. Many many rock bottoms, severe self harm, homelessness, arrests, freinds dieing left and right because of their addictions and mental health etc etc wasn't enough to stop me. Hitting the point tho was the one. Weird light bulb moment and I just stopped even tho I'd tried a million times before. 12 years of waking up every day sober since then and I fking love it. Never give up and be gentle with yourselves ❤

[@millso]

My first night in the Met in Armagh (Ireland) was a Clockwork Orange party with Andy Manston. Absolutley changed my life! The atmosphere was electric. Will never forget Andy Manston dropping JDS - Nineways, blew the roof off the club. This was a fantastic podcast, thanks v much.

[@Craigbrown1999]

I just missed out on The Arena by a couple of years 😞

[@CLUBAVISIONTVOfficial]

Known these lads for a large number of years and interviewed them also a number of times, always quality, but some of their early memories here are new to me, well done for the in-depth episode. BTW my other company Flying Squad was founded in 1990 not 97 and the footage in the intro is also my copyright, a nod to that fact would be great. Once again great i/V.

[@DodgeWoodall]

Glad you enjoyed it and I think this could make a good episode going down memory lane. You fancy coming on the podcast as my guest? 👍🏼👍🏼 If so Please drop me a DM on Instagram.com/Dodge.Woodall All the best 👍🏼👍🏼

[@stevensmith5646]

What a fantastic watch, great interview. Danny and Block are both legends. 👏🏻

[@matthewchorlton8657]

Brandon once took a drug test and was found to have traces of blood in his cocaine system

[@colinward1007]

Laughed my arse off in parts of this. Thanks as always for a great interview. You've genuinely got a great "knack" of making people feel at ease to open up and follow your gentle leads with subtle questions. Really impressive to be fair. Well done.

[@artash9514]

What a brilliant interview. Two legends who’ve been there and done it. And now spreading a message of recovery.

[@layersoftheonion8168]

Terrific interview and fantastic to hear about their recoveries.

[@jasonsmith5688]

I’ve got fond memories of meeting Blocko and Alex P in Space and getting an invite to Alex’s birthday party on the terrace I think the day after. In good English fashion I sorted Blocko out with a pill, never forget his dad was there , wearing an Hawaiian shirt. Unbeknownst to us there was an under cover reporter from The Sun in there who captured the whole episode! Realised months later when I was watching a programme about Ibiza and it all flooded back! Good times😂😂

[@mazooka]

I met Alex P in a hotel in Ibiza, he was friendly, in fairness.

[@paulhurst8113]

Best podcaster by a mile.

[@DodgeWoodall]

Good man Paul 💎

[@Fat_Dragon_84]

One of the best podcasts I've seen. Legends the 2 of them. Love to see people like this cause mayhem but then sort themselves out as well. 👏

[@RichardRatner.1972]

Brandon played a reidency @ Watford - Area nightclub. He was just as enthusiastic as he was all years in the 90's in Ibiza. Big love, kindest regards, as ALWAYS, Richard U.K

[@shayfinnighan6311]

I was there. Ive known Brandon for years. We first met in 92 in Ibiza. Been a close friend since. The guy has a heart of gold. He has quite a few old connections/old friends in the Watford and Bushey area. He used to spend a fair amount of time there back in the day.

[@GraemeWilson23]

Went to Ibiza 9 times during the mid 90s, quick stop off at The Milk Bar, then the big clubs, this takes me right back. Epic times.

[@ryanwhitehurst9787]

This podcast has answered so many questions to why iv had a rough ride cutting the chord so to speak. I can relate massively to this kinda lifestyle. I had the same fear as what Blocky speaks about and im going through it now. But watching this has helped me so much. Cheers Lads

[@Tinto2]

Such a great podcast, i'm not even a house head but i've attended a couple of the clockwork events in London and my god these two know how to put on a party! the vibes are amazing

[@kenville1429]

Enjoyed watching this. Clubbing in the 1990s and early 2000s was great. I went to Clockwork at both The Cross and Camden Palace, and they we were incredible atmospheres. They were amazing times. It just shows though that with enough money and the right access, the clubs and the recreational drugs could easily turn into a nightmare addiction that could ruin lives. I had many great times and in hindsight I'm glad I didn't have loads of money back then. Great to see Clockwork doing well again.

[@garrickslack1335]

Best podcast I’ve listened to/watched in a while👌🏽 great genre of podcast (Ibiza/music)

[@wakeworm80]

One of the best podcasts I've ever listened to. Brilliant

[@gailnewson8446]

Great episode. Nice to see Brandon and Danny so animated and excited re living those 90's memories. I'm an older raver and agree Space on Sundays was such a special place. Been to Hi on a number of occassions and it's just too rammed now to enjoy the night. We go to Ibiza a few times a year and now just enjoy the island not doing the mega clubs. Much prefer doing the daytime parties such as Tannit Beach, occasional Pikes. The island is magical and keeps us going back, it's our spiritual home. ❤

[@richardramsay7107]

That was a brilliant podcast. Very nice guys and empathetic to others and what can happen in the whole club scene. I hope a part 2 will be in the not to distant future. Lots of best wishes to all of you.

[@SP-vo7ty]

This was incredible. You should definitely make a series covering this era.

[@kyleyn]

Another belter loved it. Be good to have a part 2 for both of them on their own, they have got enough memories and stories to listen too. 💙💙

[@DodgeWoodall]

Leave with me 💛

[@kyleyn]

@@DodgeWoodall not trying to blow smoke up your butt but your style of podcasts is up there with the best. You don't jump in or talk over, you don't make it about you and you listen. Kudos to you my friend. 💣

[@charliebad]

​@@kyleynwell said and fair call 👊

[@lesterpyatt793]

Brilliant lads massive respect for looking back.... wonderful

[@Curlymcgurk]

I absolutely loved Brandon Block and Alex P together. My most fav memory. Think it was Xmas Eve Eve 96/97. They played The Network, Belfast and place was absolutely pumping, both of them sharing and necking a bottle of vodka straight whilst mixing on decks, everyone going nuts at the set played. Lights came on and crowd went nuts for them to keep playing and they did, so lights went back off. Once the night was finally over, crowds of us outside the club waiting on taxis home - and it started snowing. Magical night. They always created a special energy when they played.

[@DodgeWoodall]

Leave with me and I’ll get Alex and Blocko on together 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Curlymcgurk]

@@DodgeWoodall Ahhhh you’re a true gent! 🤍 Fergie would be a cracker one to podcast. He would share how 90’s rave scene broke the divide and brought Catholics and Protestants together during the war & troubles in NI. It was a powerful time to be among it.

[@bungle3912]

Normally i’d call bullshit on someone doing an ounce of coke in a day, but with him i’d totally believe it.

[@c-1802]

looking forward to this one, did Clockwork in Ibiza in '96. For anyone interested, theres a Clockwork Orange night on 9th march at the Emporium in Coalville.

[@ChangeforSuccess]

I really enjoyed this guys!! It’s not often I listen to a podcast all the way thru. Really interesting stories, laugh out loud moments and really took me back to those magical Ibiza days. And how you’ve both turned your lives around from being heavily addicted to drugs to being drug free for 20+ years and now helping others, absolute credit to you, 👏🏼💙🙏🏼

[@sonicinsights]

This was incredible. Pls get James Mitchel on if at all possible. He's mentioned here a few times. Started the Space Terrace with Alex P, but also his stories of the original raves in the UK are just face melting. And the in depth questioning here is just next level. Respect to all 3 of you for being so open and going really deep. This interview is one for posterity and I think will really help alot of people. One of the best I have ever seen.

[@DodgeWoodall]

Glad you enjoyed 👍🏼👍🏼

[@delamare83]

Absolutely blinding interview, easily could have listened to another hour and a half. Started raving in 2000 at 17, Ibiza, Helter Skelter, Slammin Vinyl, free parties etc. Had an absolute blast growing up. But defo feel I would have loved to have done it in the 90’s for sure 👌 And fair play to these guys for. It letting that lifestyle grip them and coming out the other side. Big ups

[@markashley5045]

Phenomenal watch this, with a really powerful message at the end. Great listen.

[@daren4695]

Wow what memories! I've been to every single one of those nights and venues in ibiza and London. Absolutely amazing experiences and memories. The Cross was one special club, I can remember playing the bongo''s when the chap playing them went to the loo! Camden palace was great. Back in the day everyone got along and loved everyone else regardless. ❤

[@ross5911]

That was absolutely outstanding!!! Please get these two back for a part 2 one day.

[@allysonsquires8421]

Mint as ever..... love it the golden years! Smashed it.

[@KletoReese]

I absolutely LOVED this podcast! I've subbed for more ❤😂

[@DodgeWoodall]

Welcome aboard 👍🏼👍🏼

[@jjdebruyne]

Can’t wait to listen to this. Just started. You need to take the mic off the table as on my surround sound it is annoying me when they tap the table as it is booming every time. Great content

[@ross9109]

Cracking interview, such incredible journeys to get where they are today. Top blokes.

[@mrunitedkingdom08]

Mid 90’s bloody loved it bagleys hippodrome Camden palace warehouse glasshouse country club lived for the weekends,I swear there was something else in those E’s cause many decades later as soon as I hear an old skool garage tune from back in the day the hairs on the back of ya neck start tingling and it’s almost like I’m back there 👌🏻👌🏻 saw rat pack live and loads of brilliant memories. Respect to you and what you do and respect to these legends great podca dodge keep up the great work 👊🏻🤙🏻😘

[@TheRetroManRandySavage]

I spent the season in ibiza, back in 99. Drugs, women, trance & hardhouse. Man, what a concoction. It was the perfect mixture, lol. The ultimate wild ride. I'd gone on my own little crusade to find shangri-la, and boy did I find it.😂

[@N1ck0A]

Flipping funny! That cheered me up no end! Thanks, Dodge 👍

[@christytherleigh4973]

Legends of the game and fantastic stories. Great Podcast Dodge and can’t wait for next episode.

[@DodgeWoodall]

Good man Chris and can’t wait to get you on to tell your story 😳👀✈️🔥

[@ZenaZee]

5 mins in and the Milk Bar is mentioned, loved that place, the security were so professional, always remember those gents as they stood out! ❤️😎

[@Vino72.]

What a place

[@richardwilsonartwork]

Sundays at the Milk Bar was just one of those really special places. Von and James Mac as well as Brandon and Lisa of course. Etched in my memory

[@vibeartists1766]

amazing was my life, got a lot from this!

[@robsmith506]

What a great podcast .Both are absolute legends I'm my eyes both then and now ,keep it up, Dodge, yet another top podcast .

[@user-lr4ct2ff8y]

Superb episode, quality

[@MickFleming34]

Anyone who can do 28g in a night and live to tell the tales is absolutely legendary.. Well done again Dodge, another absolute mega interview ❤.. Was only a kid back then myself but wow.. Love watching these brother and please keep doing it the way you do mate. Best interviews and chats I've ever heard from some amazing people from both sides of the pallet. There's Only One Dodge Woodall ❤. Love you big man, keep em comen

[@DodgeWoodall]

Nice one Michael and loads more coming in 2024 😎👍🏼

[@MickFleming34]

Beautiful news Dodge, can't wait til the next episode bro ❤.

[@TheRetroManRandySavage]

It's hard to believe that one man could go through 1oz of cocaine to themselves each day. Maybe if he had a few friends to share it with.

[@AI-Records24]

You can’t go through 28 pure it was more like 5:1 he was going through defo😂even the Colombians who whiff all day long only get through a couple of gs at most, this is the trouble with things being prohibited, you end up with other crap mixed with the gear and in places like that you aren’t sending it off for testing you’re just getting it and racking one up😂

[@simont2531]

Love this channel 1 gram an hour come on 🤣 Must be some strong teething powder😅 Even an eighth is a good amount especially if drinking lots

[@alexphillips7544]

This episode was next level this pair are absolute legends. Glad they are both alive and living there best lives still

[@Zodged]

Best one yet Much love guys ✌🏾💙

[@trainerbeast409]

While I knew their names, I didn’t know their stories. Easily in my top 10 podcasts 👍 Great work

[@danielwilliams-hd8uw]

Went to clockwork 94 Ibiza and a few years after . They are right about EsParadise , felt special in there. Drove past Es Paradise a few months ago. Like an old dame still standing there. Loads of great memories.

[@scotthickman1020]

Nice one Dodge.....couple of lovely fellas, seen Blocko plenty of time and as for Clockwork goes down as one of the best club nights in history!! Paddocks Holborn.....takes me back!!😂😂

[@kgold2110]

Loved this podcast.. this was my generation and spent times there at clockwork O 99 Met Danny and a mate worked as a promoter Amazing recovery stories too 👏🏼

[@Djsonley]

I've had some of the best nights of my life in Es Paradise when I went for a few months about 7 years ago. I imagine back in the day it was next level but for me it's still a great venue and proper Ibiza vibes.

[@MrCheswickMusic]

Nice one lads, glad to hear you got through it all, it's not an uncommon story either, my mate went through a similar experience but never made it out unfortunately, so keep on keepin' on

[@juliannesheldon]

Love Brandon's humble nature now. Absolutely class !❤

[@DodgeWoodall]

Brandon has got a heart of gold mate ⭐️

[@DiscoAllman]

Great listen lads well done on this. I just over 30 and after many Ibiza trips throughout my life I thought it went down the pan when space closed this made me rethink. If only I was born 20 years earlier I would of seen better parties. Fuck me I couldn't live without the internet though 😂. Crazy to think there's thousands of groups of friends who have many stories to tell of their treasured and. crazy memories from their trips to the white isle over years. It's all owed to people like you who started it all ❤️

[@mazooka]

Enjoyed this! Amazing those two are still alive, somebody was definitely watching over them.

[@jamesmedcalf2551]

Great Interview, Thanks to all involved.

[@denisomahoney5464]

Dodge brought a lot of crazy memories back from Ibiza ,Quality years of the rave scene these 2 were off their heads back in the day.and still are Lol..😂😂😂😂it was great to be part of those times ..

[@edwoodsnowden]

Ha ha this was hilarious! Oh the memories! Subbed! Some honest conversations as well about addiction which was interesting.

[@bradleyclutton4564]

Be great to get your subs to ask questions prior part 2 mate, they must be full of Funny stories, I lived in Kavos Corfu for 5 years just being a normal Dj and I’ve got loads, these lads will be off the charts!

[@ashleysullivan2028]

My 1st lads holiday was kavos in 2002 good times

[@JamesDeakin-f4j]

Great Podcast, I met Blocko in Leeds at a night I was helping promote - Shine, such a sound Guy 😎

[@JohnnyLawrence-h9b]

All this super star DJ stuff is absolute ballocks that wasn’t are scene it was about the music the people and those little fellas helped ❤️✌️🙏

[@bobskunkhouse38]

Angels in Burnley he was thrown out I was there dam they was good times even the que for that club was fantastic stood for 4 5 or 6 hours to get in the club meeting people from all over the country all there for the same thing FUN brought back some happy memories for me thanks

[@ASOA_STRENGTH]

Jesus 🤣 this was a rollercoaster! Quality 🤣🤣🤣

[@fionaburns6360]

Wow! In parts tragic, in others uplifting. Loved this podcast. Walk down memory lane. Mad

[@patrickmccaffrey6292]

Thank you both sitting up watching and listening so relevant to me my early life very similar to Danny proud off you both l need to change thank you again

[@dommoore782]

Simply Quality

[@gemschaeffer7291]

I'm pleasantly surprised how articulate Brandon and Danny are considering how much gear they did especially Brandon,magic era in Ibiza and I was there,loved Bar M

[@JohnnyLawrence-h9b]

Good to see Brandon we go way back way back late 80 And I remember picking up flyers from Danny to ship out to Ibiza ❤️✌️🙏

[@jimjamson9534]

Good to hear them talk about Turnmills at the beginning. What a place! 🎉

[@frozenice61]

self policing is a blessing i know that now,at the time i thought i was too scared to go over the top ,the boys survived all that and are having a better time now fantastic story

[@richardyoung9051]

Proper Friday night entertainment that. Dodge, you asked all the questions that I wanted to ask. Nostalgia all the way. All the best, Lads.

[@DodgeWoodall]

Nice one Rich and glad you enjoyed it 💎👍🏼

[@neilewins9920]

Didn't that just fly by...FMD what a pair of raving DJs. Was lucky enough to meet Brandon with our mutual friend Gillie in the China Jump in Hong Kong in mid 90's...had a few beers ! ! !

[@JohnnyLawrence-h9b]

AA and CA is a fellowship of men and women who addict’s alcoholics who help each other when I first came into rooms it blew me away just like Danny I knew I come home but I wanted more then anything I was busted I fully surrendered game over I had gift of desperation ❤️🙏✌️

[@garethevans4865]

Really good geezers. The fight is real with addiction and much respect coming out the other end. Inspired me to reach out myself

[@robwood8331]

I did the same in Greece as Danny on a moped I nearly went over the edge of the cliff...can't remember how I crashed just going too fast I guess.... well done in recovery

[@aok5298]

Loved it! 3 great guys who’ve lived epic times 80/90’s and survived to enjoy life in other ways 👍

[@tonyholland5337]

As said in the 1st place what an amazing interview with the greatest of peeps,so loved it

[@jameshawe]

Could listen to these billy bonkers boys all day with their tales. The 80’s and 90’s were the best. Ibiza was amazing now it’s to expensive and soulless. Was a regular at clockwork in Camden palace. So glad Andy and Danny have brought back clockwork 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@JohnnyLawrence-h9b]

Absolutely bang on it stopped being fun I was fucking mental but today I’m Free I’ve got freedom still love my music but I’m completely present x ❤️✌️🙏

[@20covo]

Love this I remember seeing Brandon at passion in Colville early 2000 another great podcast doge thanx

[@jonnymorpeth6520]

Haven't even started watching it yet and I'm buzzing!!!

[@stevevranic9811]

great interview and if you see this Blocko, our friend The Hat would've enjoyed it, but sadly he left us 3 weeks ago after a heavy party with Stu and Ronnie in Goa... RIP Charlie The Hat :(

[@DodgeWoodall]

Hey Steve - I’ve just screen grabbed your comment and sent to Blocko for you. Good man 🙏

[@stevevranic9811]

@@DodgeWoodall nice one dude.. see you and him out in Goa next season if you fancy it, its a good laugh..

[@craigbailey79]

Brilliant pod this one with the legends I had the privilege to play at some of there parties back in the late 90s and early 00s with ultra vegas in milton Keynes as a warm up dj great times, be good if u could do more pods with some old skool djs 🤝🏻

[@jonathanclarke4529]

I’ve been into house music since about 1990/91 listening to 808 state on sunset 102 then started going to bowlers and finishing up at Sankeys then warehouse project. Always heard of Brandon block but don’t think I’ve ever heard a mix of his, let alone seen him live. He was always well known but he completely passed me by. Not sure who the other guy is